Very Good
#583 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 22% in state
Henderson Collegiate
School · Henderson Collegiate · Henderson, NC
A charter school in Henderson, NC where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1071 Old Epsom Rd, Henderson, NC 27536
- Math 87% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 77% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Henderson Collegiate score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 33 points since 2020, reaching 82% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Henderson Collegiate sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,613/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Henderson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,491
Median home value
$120,600
Median rent
$841/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
37.5%
Poverty rate
25.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27536; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Vance Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 954 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Henderson Collegiate
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,466NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Henderson Collegiate is listed in Henderson Collegiate; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Henderson Collegiate
Henderson Collegiate is a public school in Henderson, NC, part of Henderson Collegiate, serving approximately 1,319 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #583 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Henderson Collegiate
What grades does Henderson Collegiate serve?
Henderson Collegiate serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Henderson Collegiate?
Henderson Collegiate has an enrollment of approximately 1,319 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henderson Collegiate?
The student-teacher ratio at Henderson Collegiate is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henderson Collegiate rank in NC?
Henderson Collegiate ranks #583 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Henderson Collegiate's MySchoolScout rating?
Henderson Collegiate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Henderson Collegiate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henderson Collegiate has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Henderson Collegiate a charter school?
Yes, Henderson Collegiate is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Henderson Collegiate a Title I school?
No, Henderson Collegiate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henderson Collegiate?
97.6% of students at Henderson Collegiate qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,319
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Vance County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (252) 598-1038
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27536)
- 15,293
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27536; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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